Middle Schools in Columbia 93

The Columbia 93 school district in Missouri is home to 7 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with some schools consistently ranking among the top in the state and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

The standout schools in the district are John Warner Middle School, which ranks in the top 10-16 middle schools in Missouri and maintains a 5-star rating, and Jefferson Middle School and Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School, both of which rank in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools and hold 4-star ratings. These top-performing schools boast impressive test scores, with 50-70% of students proficient or better in core subjects.

In contrast, Oakland Middle School, John B. Lange Middle, and West Middle School appear to be the lower-performing schools in the district, with proficiency rates in the 20-30% range and rankings in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools. The district as a whole faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate, that may contribute to the disparities in academic achievement across its schools.